Sightseeing Route Bus Driver
かんこうろせんばすうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves driving route buses carrying tourists, operating safely and comfortably to destinations, while providing tourist information and customer service.
Description
Sightseeing route bus drivers primarily drive route buses on general roads connecting tourist areas, ensuring safe and comfortable travel for passengers. They perform tasks such as ticket checks at boarding points, tourist guidance for passengers, compliance with traffic rules, vehicle inspections, daily report preparation, responses to traffic jams or weather changes, and initial responses in emergencies. They also collaborate with operations managers to maintain on-schedule operations.
Future Outlook
With the recovery of tourism demand, job openings are expected to remain stable. Meanwhile, driver shortages are becoming serious, especially in rural areas, leading to anticipated improvements in working conditions and operational efficiency through work-style reforms. In the future, roles may change with advancements in autonomous driving technology.
Personality Traits
Attentive to others / Calm and composed / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night shifts / Overtime possible / Shift work / Weekend work
Career Path
Route Bus Driver → Sightseeing Route Bus Driver → Operations Manager → Bus Company Supervisor (Section Chief/Department Head) → Operations Department Manager
Required Skills
Customer Service Manners / Large Vehicle Class 2 License Driving Skills / Operations Management Knowledge / Safe Driving / Tour Guide Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic First Aid Knowledge / Basic Vehicle Inspection / Foreign Language Conversation (English) / Geography and Map Reading Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to flexibly respond to changes such as weather or traffic jams is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for safe operations. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for guiding and interacting with passengers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure prolonged sitting or vehicle entry/exit tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | It is necessary to endure stressful environments such as long hours of driving or handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly needed as driving follows fixed routes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is rarely needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Basic Life Support Training Completion
- Large Vehicle Class 2 License
Aliases
- Sightseeing Route Bus Driver
Related Jobs
- Charter Bus Driver
- Route Bus Driver
- Taxi Driver
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